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Tetsell Family History

Tetsell Name Meaning

see Tetstall .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gesell, Hensell, Tennell, Tassell, Teselle, Vessell, Tewell, Betsill

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Where is the Tetsell family from?

You can see how Tetsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tetsell families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tetsell's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Tetsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tetsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tetsell. 100% of Tetsell men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 84% of Tetsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • French Polisher
    17%
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What Tetsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Tetsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetsell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Tetsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Tetsell. For the veterans among your Tetsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetsell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tetsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tetsell in 1974 was 91, and 58 in 2001.

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